New research sheds light on the molecular origins of Parkinson’s disease

Scientists have identified two proteins that appear to have a protective effect in the set of neurons most affected by this degenerative disease. When the activity of these molecules wanes, disease sets in. This discovery suggests new avenues for preventing or treating Parkinson’s. More »
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Tags: Science News dopamine neurons Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Lars Brichta neurodegeneration Parkinson's disease Paul Greengard SNpc VTA Source Type: news